The Continental Building in Downtown Houston to Showcase Houston’s Newest Arts Group

Houston – Houston’s newest arts group, Artists Alive and Well, will exhibit their work in one of Houston’s major downtown office buildings, January 8, 2008 – February 1, 2008. The spacious concourse of the Continental Building, 1600 Smith Street, will showcase a variety of artistic talents in the following media: fine art, mixed media, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and more.

The “Artists Alive and Well” exhibit is being juried by Sara Kellner, Kellner Consulting, independent art consultant and former director of DiverseWorks Artspace.

The show gives Houston art lovers abundant opportunities to discover a favorite artist for themselves (all events open to the public):

Lunchtime with the Artists: Thursdays, January 10, 17, and 24, 2008, 10:00AM-2:00PM – Bring your brown-bag lunch and watch our artists create new works on the spot.

Evening with the Artists: Thursday, January 31, 2008, 4:00PM-7:00PM – Light refreshments and live music.

The exhibit is also open during the normal business hours of the Continental Building.

Artists Alive and Well, Inc. supports artists in sharing their work with passion and confidence. This nonprofit Houston-based organization helps artists achieve their goals by developing exhibits and by providing free coaching and marketing advice for both emerging and highly experienced artists. More than 100 artists have participated in Artists Alive and Well programs since its formation in July 2007.

To learn more about Artists Alive and Well, Inc., contact founder and president Linda Summers Posey, 713-781-1030 or LSPosey@earthlink.net OR Elizabeth Cencini, media relations, 832-671-3826 or monalisacompany@aol.com